Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?

Can I be a Buddhist and still have fun?

Yes. Is the short answer.


When we begin practising Buddhism, we can become a little too restrained, overly-”mindful”, even a bit stiff.


What is the place of fun, enjoyment, pleasure, in Buddhism?


And how can we make sure this element of enjoyment is present in our Buddhist practice?


By Padmasagara

Jaksot(75)

Breaking Habits without Breaking Down

Breaking Habits without Breaking Down

Talk given by Padmasagara on 2026-02-28. In this talk, Padmasagara picks up threads from his last talk on The Wheel of Life and turns to the story of the Japanese Zen master Hakuin, who at one point i...

11 Maalis 55min

Entering the Forest of the Heart

Entering the Forest of the Heart

Talk given by Padmasagara on 2025-12-06.This talk explores the story behind the Karaniya Metta Sutta, one of the Buddha’s earliest and most important teachings on metta, or loving-kindness.The talk be...

23 Helmi 54min

Nucleus of a New Society

Nucleus of a New Society

Talk given by Dharmasara on 2025-11-15.In this talk, Dharmasara explores the role of community and friendship in Buddhist practice and the potential of spiritual life lived together.Reflecting on his ...

23 Helmi 44min

Between Twin Sala Trees

Between Twin Sala Trees

Talk given by Dharmasara on 2026-02-07.In this talk, Dharmasara explores the Buddha’s final days and his Parinirvana, complete Enlightenment beyond birth and death. An event that tells us much about t...

17 Helmi 46min

Leaving the Buddha Behind

Leaving the Buddha Behind

Talk given by Tarapalita on 2025-11-08.In this talk, Tarapalita explores the Buddha’s teaching in the Meghiya Sutta, a clear and practical teaching on the conditions that support genuine spiritual pro...

17 Helmi 39min

Three Steps to Freedom (Triratna System of Practice)

Three Steps to Freedom (Triratna System of Practice)

Talk given by Arthaketu on 2025-11-29.To become free, it is helpful to have a system to practice within. In this talk, Arthaketu guides us through the Triratna System of Practice/Meditation, designed ...

12 Helmi 45min

The Spiritual Community - Sangha

The Spiritual Community - Sangha

Talk given by Dharmasara on 2025-11-01.In this talk, Dharmasara explores the meaning of Sangha, the third jewel of Buddhism, and what it really means to create a genuine spiritual community.Sangha is ...

8 Helmi 44min

What is the Dharma?

What is the Dharma?

Talk given by Vidyadaka on 2025-09-20.In this talk, guest speaker Vidyadaka from Padmaloka Retreat Center explores the question "What is the Dharma?" using the river as a guiding analogy. Drawing on v...

8 Helmi 35min

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